Winter Reading List

 

I am finding more time to read lately and the cooler temperatures this past weekend, really had me in the mood.  It is also lanai coffee and reading weather on my comfy couch.  Add a blanket if the wind is blowing off the lake and it’s pretty much heaven.

There are  currently a lot of books on my list and that makes me happy too.  It’s hard to be patient for new releases by my favorite authors, but it’s always so satisfying to revisit the well remembered characters and see what has happened since the last book.  

Here is what I will be reading in the next few months.  Read along if you would like and we can discuss in the comments.

For my February Book Club

New from the author of Finding Mrs. Ford 

New from JoJo Moyes

British crime series favorites return

DI Gemma James and DCS Duncan Kincaid

DS Maeve Kerrigan

Prosecco and Vodka Grapes

 

This is the time in January when I am ready for the month to be over and start to think about Valentines Day.  January is my least favorite month even though I really can’t complain about the weather like I when I lived in Michigan and it meant endless gray skies.  I don’t do resolutions, make a word of the year or generally do a lot of introspection about the old or new year.  I just like to get on with my routine after the business of the holiday and for me, that is a good thing.

So, if you are in your routine too, but starting to think about the next fun holiday, these little bites of deliciousness are such a fun way to celebrate adult style.

Here is how I made them and it couldn’t be simpler.  

Place about 1 pound of green grapes in a medium sized bowl. Pour in enough Prosecco to cover grapes.  Add 2 ounces Vodka.  Cover bowl and let sit overnight.  Drain liquid, roll grapes in sugar and put 2 or 3 on a toothpick to serve.

Enjoy and Happy Friday!

Top 3 Recipes in 2022

 

I do have a tendency to try new breakfast type recipes, so it is really no surprise that my top 3 recipes on the blog in 2022 are of that category.  Baking in the morning is my favorite, because it just feels cozy.  All these recipes and simple and quick to put together, so you will be enjoying them with your morning coffee without delay.  

The past 2 years, my top recipes have included  a viral or tic Tok sensation that I have tried for fun, really not expecting much.  But, to my surprise, both have been good (2021 top recipe).  A sign of the times as I save and try more recipes found on Instagram.

Happy 2023!  I look forward to sharing my recipes, travels, family events and especially Florida life with all of you and seeing what you are up to as well.

1.  2 Ingredient Pull Apart Cinnamon Apple Bake

2. Simple Strawberry Bread

3.  Healthy Breakfast Cookies